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Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Frozen Shoulder Illinois Workers Compensation
By Mike Helfand
Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a condition whose primary symptoms are stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. This occurs when the capsule of connective tissue surrounding…
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Blog
PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Names New Judge Manager for Southeastern District
By Glenn Neiman
It is a time of change at the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation! As we addressed in a recent post, the former Judge Manager for the Southeastern District, Judge Holly…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
IL Work Comp When Your Boss Won’t Turn Your Case In To Insurance
By Mike Helfand
I had a nice conversation with a really sweet nurse who was injured on the job. She's worked over 20 years without ever filing a workers comp case. But now…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Why We Couldn’t Help An Injured Worker Who Needed Neck Surgery
By Mike Helfand
We LOVE to help people. While Illinois work comp law is generally great, many workers get screwed or taken advantage of, even if they don't realize it. There aren't many…
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Blog
PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Creates Form for Direct Deposit
By Glenn Neiman
As we previously mentioned on our Blog, Senate Bill 1232 was created to require insurance carriers to offer direct deposit of PA workers’ compensation benefits to injured workers across the…
NY Disability Law Blog
Does Social Media Impact A Workers’ Comp Claim?
It’s normal to scroll through social media and pass the time, especially when you’re recovering from a workplace injury. But using it incorrectly may impact the outcome of your claim…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Cauda Equina And Illinois Work Injuries
By Mike Helfand
Most Illinois workers' compensation injuries aren't catastrophic. You may have a severe injury that requires surgery like carpal tunnel, a rotator cuff tear, etc., but eventually you should make a…
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Blog
PA Injured Worker Unable to Add Medical Condition Related to Accepted Work Injury
By Glenn Neiman
As we have discussed in this blog previously, changes to an accepted work injury in PA come in two types – “corrective” and “consequential.” The difference between these two situations…
NY Disability Law Blog
Construction Workers and Workers’ Compensation: What to Do After a Job Site Injury
Construction workers are responsible for buildings, roads, and other essential infrastructure we use every day. But despite this job being so important, it’s one of the most dangerous ones in…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Hurt At Work In Illinois But You Have No Insurance
By Mike Helfand
The best thing about Illinois workers comp law, in my opinion, is that you don't need to have insurance in order to get medical care. If your employer has work…